SMR
Sherry Marie Riggs
Instagram: @artbysmr
Professional Artist
Lives and Works in San Antonio, Texas
Education
1997 BFA, University of Texas at San Antonio
1997 BA Humanities, University of Texas at San Antonio
Profile
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I have created art all of my life. Self-taught and formally studied art at University of Texas at San Antonio, where I received a BA in Fine Arts and Humanities. My works have been shown in juried art shows, public business settings, art galleries, Texas art league museums and commissioned pieces. My main medium is oil on canvas but have created pieces in other mediums such as charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, conte and pencil. My style tends to be a touch of realism with a twist. My goal is to have the viewer relate and feel the movement of the artist in the paintings. This combined with a strong passion of colors create a unique style, bringing my pieces to life.
“My love to create art is all consuming. The desire to paint and create is deep in my soul.” – Sherry M. Riggs
Group Shows and Exhibits
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2025, January – New Braunfels Art League nominated for: “Artist of the Year”
2025, June – SAALM Texas Juried show: All art pieces selected by jurors for: “The Art of Fine Dining” Exhibit from June – August 2025
2025, July – New Braunfels Art League Show: “Texas Contemporary” July – August 2025
2025, September – Art selected to be auctioned for: “Alzheimer Society”
2024, December – Artist selected to create and design artwork for the San Antonio Country Club Gala Event: “Poinsettia and Prosecco”, Hospice Fund Raiser
2024, June – Selected San Antonio local Artist for San Antonio Creative Televised Broadcasted Show with Interview to discuss my artwork, style, motivation, etc.
2024, June – Juried Show Winner Selected: “Texas”, New Braunfels Art League. Show Exhibit June 10th through July 18th, 2024.
2024 – Juried Show Selected: “Lone Star Horizons Texas Landscapes: Past, Present, Future” Opening: January 6th, 2024
2024, March – May: Selected Artist Show featuring current works: “Coffee Me Crazy Gallery” in San Antonio, TX
2024 – Kinected: “Compassion” Show opening: January 18th, 2024
2024 – Animal Works on permanent display at: San Antonio: “Thirsty Pups” Gallery/Brewery
2024, January – March: New Braunfels Art Special Show Feature: “Anything Goes”
2024, January – San Antonio Art League Museum Members Gallery Show: January – March
2023 – San Antonio Art League Museum Members Gallery Show: January – March
2023 – Works by SMR, Kinected Professional Business Space, San Antonio, Texas
2023 – New Braunfels Art League Juried Show: “Love That Red”, New Braunfels, Texas
2023 – New Braunfels Art League Juried Show: “Texas”, New Braunfels, Texas
2023 –10th Annual Artspace111 Juried Art Show: “Texas NOW Show”, Ft. Worth, Texas
2023 – Fredericksburg Art League Juried Show: “Artitude”, Fredericksburg, Texas
2023 – San Antonio Art League Museum Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
2002 – Works by SMR: South Flores Art Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
2018 – Ft. Worth Annual Juried Art Show exhibit, Ft. Worth, Texas
2015 – 2022 – Works on display at GB Designs, Fredericksburg, Texas
1997 – UTSA Satellite Space, San Antonio, Texas
1996 – University of Texas Gallery Art Show, San Antonio, Texas
Solo Shows and Publications
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2024 – Featured San Antonio Artist. Artist feature in San Antonio’s “Kinected Workers” Magazine and online presence
2024 – Permanent display of Animal Artwork at: “Pets First” Veterinarian Hospital in San Antonio, TX
2023 – December Edition #13 Magazine: “Artist Closeup” Full page feature Publication
2023 – Featured published Artist in San Antonio, Texas magazine: “LNF Weekly Arts and Entertainment,” magazine
2002 – Featured Artist published in: “Avnet Inc.” Magazine
Professional Art Jobs, Elections and Workshops
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2025 – SAALM Artist of the Year Committee Member
2024 – Studied with Professional Impressionist Artist: Robin Cheers workshop
2024 – Studied with Professional Pastel Artist: Cindy Moroski
2024 – Studied with Professional Multi Media Artist: Nancy Gerfers
2024 – Elected role of Secretary for the San Antonio Art League and Museum
2023 – Current: Assistant Curator for San Antonio “Kinected Workers Gallery”
2023- Current: Displaying Member and Docent at New Braunfels Art League, in New Braunfels, Texas